Kaspersky researchers warn of advanced Linux and Windows malware

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab warn about Windows and Linux malware called StripedFly, which has infected more than 1 million systems since 2017. The malware is said to be modular and therefore versatile.

Kaspersky researchers initially thought that StripedFly was a cryptocurrency miner, but they say the malware is much more complex and can handle many more tasks. For example, they mention performing DDoS attacks, installing other malware and disabling user security software.

According to the researchers the malware can also collect a lot of data. StripedFly attempts to collect numerous data about the user every two hours, such as their login details, passwords, address, employer and job title. The malware would also be able to take screenshots of a screen and obtain audio recordings from the microphone. According to the researchers, this happens without a user being aware of it. StripedFly is said to be modular and can connect to a remote server to download new modules that enable these new applications.